your stories matter

"My father used to tell me that people are only afraid of things they do not understand. Tell your story. Read other people's stories. Ask questions. Answer questions. None of us are experts or doctors. All we have are our stories and the more we talk about it, the more we understand and the less afraid we become. If you have the strength to walk around every day, afraid to let your story out because of what might happen, imagine the kind of strength you will garner by sharing it. You will no longer be alone. You will be a member of our village. You will become a warrior."